The latest edition of Northern Builder magazine contains an article by C60 Architects and Town Planners director Roger Perrott. The article includes expert advice on how to ensure construction programmes are accepted by the Project Manager, with information on: Key Dates Time Risk Allowance Float Critical Path C60 provide specialist consultancy to assist contractors [...]
A number of developers are now starting to re-engage with the market and are looking at small sites, previously not regarded as possible. With our combined experience in architecture and town planning we advised our client on how best develop this small site. "garden development" This site within Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, has great [...]
As April 1st fast approaches and the once centralised planning department transfers its power to the new super councils, the fog is clearing and we are better understanding where, what, why and how this power transfer will effect planning in Northern Ireland. Following the approval of Commencement No 2 Order by the Assembly in January, [...]
On site this morning and up inspecting timbers of a house we are extending and renovating. Sometimes you have to strip the existing fabric back to the bare timbers before you start building it back up again. Always try and retain any period features to hold on to that heritage.
C60 Planning Director Neil Calvin outlines progress on the devolution of planning powers to the new Super Councils within Northern Ireland. On 1st April 2015 local government reform in Northern Ireland will see the current 26 councils reduced to 11 ‘Super Councils.’ In addition planning powers will be de-centralised and the logistical [...]
We`re delighted that this contemporary home has just been submitted to planning in North Down. The house sits within the private plot and creates a series of external rooms that connect to the internal space. A family home with a robust entrance side, that controls the transition from public space to private garden. The journey [...]
Here are some more photos of our Lisburn House Extension. Painting still to be finalised but the zinc cladding is finished and looking great. This small project has transformed how the family use their house and how they interact as a family. Now all family activities are centred around the open plan kitchen dining - [...]
We are very excited that the Zinc cladding is finally going on this lovely little house extension Lisburn. We had long discussions with the client to finalise the specification of the zinc and finally agreed to go with Preweathered VMZinc - Pigmento: Blue. This will be a stunning addition to the clients house. Unfortunately the [...]
Ho Ho Ho!! Its that special time of year when you can let that special architect in your life feel appreciated....or at least buy him the correct type of pencil. Architects are a difficult bunch to shop for. If you are like most people, you know that shopping for an architect isn’t any fun because we [...]
We couldn’t wait to show everyone our latest completed project, a beautiful house extension in South Belfast. We will be updating the site with final photos in the next week but here are a few quick snaps taken at the Practical Completion site visit. This project took a great deal of effort and skill to [...]